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BAD BOYS FOR HIRE: NICK BY RACHELLE AYALA
Release Date: October 31, 2016
SYNOPSIS
This Christmas, paraplegic Carol Cassidy is caught between the naughty and the nice: a hired Santa and a disabled firefighter.
Carol was an avid mountain climber until an accident left her in a wheelchair. Love is the last thing on her mind when she hires Nick to play Santa. Shocked at the sensations he elicits, she resists him and decides to date a good guy.
Nick is drawn to Carol like a magnet to iron, and he sets out to prove that bad boys who hire themselves out can be good boys, too—especially in bed.
Carol discovers she’s not dead to passion, but when Nick’s dirty laundry is aired, she regrets choosing the naughty over the nice. Will the spirit of Christmas teach her that sometimes, a huge lump of coal can turn into the brightest diamond of love?
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REVIEW: BAD BOYS FOR HIRE: NICK BY RACHELLE AYALA
Bad Boys for Hire: Nick by Rachelle Ayala
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC Review: Bad Boys for Hire: Nick by Rachelle Ayala
Before reading Carol and Nick's story I was a fan, now I have become an addict. Rachelle Ayala is one addiction I'll gladly own. What began as a sexy read emerged as an expedition of hope. Nick knows how to have a good time. His wicked charm and bad boy looks have landed him in some awkward situations but he's always emerged unscathed. Until he meets the one woman that changes everything. Carol is unlike any woman. Immune to his charm and with more strength than even she realizes. In one moment her world changed and left her broken, bitter and bruised. Uncertainty, anger and fear are proving an overpowering combination for the once fearless adventurer, until she finds courage from the most unlikely of sources. Nick had depths that were hidden well. He was more than the party boy with sex appeal. A fighter recognizes that same trait in others and his heart heard the cry of someone in pain and answered the call. Ms. Ayala managed to accomplish the one thing I did not expect. She delivered a story that brought on the waterworks.
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WISHING FOR US (DANVERS) BY SYDNEY LANDON
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Sydney Landon—New York Times bestselling author of The One for Me—delivers a new novel of love lost and found in her popular Danvers series.
Since the loss of her fiancé, Lydia Cross has refused to allow herself to feel anything close to love. That is until corporate hotshot Jacob Hay comes to her aid outside of the Danvers International corporate headquarters and captures her attention. Too bad he doesn’t show any signs of reciprocating her feelings.
Things change when, after a rowdy Vegas bachelorette party, she wakes up next to Jacob...as his newly wedded wife! Lydia is stunned, but Jacob seems remarkably calm and isn’t inclined to end their hasty merger. In fact, day by day he gives her everything she’s been missing—especially in bed. But when the magic of Sin City fades, Lydia grows concerned she’ll find herself alone once again...
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REVIEW: WISHING FOR US (DANVERS) BY SYDNEY LANDON
Wishing For Us: A Danvers Novel by Sydney Landon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A person's ability to expose themselves in their weakest moments is a sign of true character. Perhaps that's what I enjoy most about Ms. Landon as an author. Her knack of humanizing moments of triumph, heartache and showing how some of life's worst moments can become the most rewarding. I received a copy of Wishing for Us in exchange for an honest review. I'm bummed that I discovered the Danvers almost too late. Their devotion to each other whether family or friend is uplifting and the sparks they set off as they find love is irresistible. The beauty of getting to the end, is that there is always a chance to start over again.
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PICTURE PERFECT WEDDING (MAGNOLIA BRIDES) BY LYNETTE AUSTIN
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Third in the heartfelt and charming Magnolia Brides series from Lynnette Austin
One mistake can change everything…forever
Beck Elliot and Tansy Calhoun were inseparable—until Tansy left Misty Bottoms, Georgia, promising to come back after she finished school. Beck stayed behind to save the family business, dreaming of the day when Tansy would return. Instead, his trust and his heart were broken when she inexplicably married another man and bore his child.
Five years later, Tansy comes home, a sadder and wiser woman. Despite his anger, Beck finds it hard to avoid her and her adorable little daughter—especially with all the busybodies of Misty Bottoms going out of their way to throw him and Tansy together, hoping a lingering spark will reignite their enduring flame…
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REVIEW: PICTURE PERFECT WEDDING (MAGNOLIA BRIDES) BY LYNETTE AUSTIN
Picture Perfect Wedding by Lynnette Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC Review: Picture Perfect Wedding (Magnolia Brides) by Lynette Austin
Picture Perfect Wedding almost reads like a grand saga. Beck and Tansy are on a quest. For Tansy that entails creating protecting her heart from further destruction and providing a chance for her child to feel happy and safe. Even if that means facing a past that she'd rather leave buried. Beck sort of comes across as a jerk in the beginning but due to the way things ended between he and Tansy, that's to be expected. Tansy allowed bad choices to decide who she became. Alcohol led to an event that changed her life but forced her to grow up quickly. Unfortunately, it also led to her breaking the heart of the one person she could always count on. Lynette Austin's stories are empathetic and captivating. She levels out the gripping emotion with the light hearted banter and the delightful characters she thinks up.
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ANTHOLOGY: CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY II
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Eleven newly written stories by Authors in the City authors.
This anthology will benefit Caring Community Foundation, located in Raleigh, NC where the 2017 Authors in the City book signing will be held.
Authors in the City is hosted by:
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Christmas Once Again - Samantha Chase
Like Christmas - Ashlee Taylor
Ugly sweater - Elizabeth Hayes
A change of heart - Shari J. Ryan
Christmas break - Misha Elliott
Joyful Temptations - Janine Infante Bosco
Dancing Snowflakes - Madison Street
The Lovers of Vale - CS Patra
Christmas Interference - Jennifer L. Allen
Rewrite - Stephanie Rose
All I Want for Christmas - Savanna Grey
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REVIEW: ANTHOLOGY: CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY II
Christmas in the City II by Samantha Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Every year I anxiously await the the three month arc between October and November. Warm and fuzzy feelings electrify my heart for two reasons. Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas and The Christmas in the City anthologies. Love, memories and family are staples for this time of year and Christmas in the City symbolizes the giving spirit and pureness of heart, with a little naughtiness thrown in for good measure. This year, old favorite brings new life to second chances. Samantha Chase reminded me why I'm her fan for life with Christmas Once Again.
Christmas Once Again by Samantha Chase - The blueprint of a gifted author is the ability to touch readers. Ms. Chase has that noteworthy attribute. Hunter and Lexi took me through an emotive journey of passion, heartache and sentiment in such a short time that my heart filled to bursting. The biggest risk a person can take is to lead with the heart. Christmas Once Again reminds what following the heart feels like.
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BEAUTIFUL CRAZY (ROCK N' INK) BY KASEY LANE
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
"Vibrant and sexy! The chemistry between Kevan and Mason is explosive and I was cheering for their happy ever after from page one." -Stefanie London, USA Today bestselling author of the Dangerous Bachelors Club series.
"You confound me. You're all these maddening contradictions that don't make any sense... And I can't get enough of your special brand of beautiful crazy."
She's a rocker with attitude and ink...
He's a sexy suit who gets what he wants
Kevan Landry is trying to keep her life on track and her brother in rehab. If her fledgling marketing firm can sign the hot new band, Manix Curse, it will make a world of difference. Mason Dillon heads the most successful music PR firm in Portland. He's desperate to breathe new life into the company by signing Manix Curse.
The last thing either one needs is a one-night stand with a smoldering stranger...
The stakes are high when a battle for the band-in the bedroom and the boardroom-becomes a battle of the heart. But if these two can set aside their differences, they may find they're the right mix of sexy savvy to conquer both their worlds.
"Get ready for your new auto-buy author! Kasey Lane's debut hits all the high notes in this rock-infused love story! I loved it!" -Megan Crane, USA Today bestselling author of Edge of Control and Devil's Honor
"Beautiful Crazy is like driving a vintage convertible in August-hot to the touch and sexy as hell!" -Kaylie Newell, author of the Wolfe Creek series
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REVIEW: BEAUTIFUL CRAZY (ROCK N' INK) BY KASEY LANE
Beautiful Crazy by Kasey Lane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ARC Review: Beautiful Crazy ( Rock n' Ink) by Kasey Lane
Individuality does not have to necessarily be a bad trait to have. Our differences help define who we are. The ability to be unique is bigger than color, social standing and the amount of money in a bank account. The motivation lies within. Kevan is not the cookie cutter female that is normally found in a romance novel. She's a dreamer with a fearless spirit, a look that's all her own and a background as chaotic as the melodious rhythms that fill her spare time. In walks the man who hits the right notes with her heart but could upend more than her emotions. Beautiful Crazy blends melodic romance with drama to create beautiful tale of self - discovery. Being true to yourself will never steer you wrong.
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